. >> well, christie says he's got plenty of energy and it doesn't bother him. you believe that? >> i had plenty of energy, too. and it was energy that would easily have caused a problem for me healthwise. i think that i don't care how much energy you have. if you're carrying around an extra 100 pounds or more, you are playing with your health. and that should be taken seriously. >> reverend al sharpton, thanks for joining us tonight on "the ed show." >> thank you. >> you bet. that is "the ed show." i'm ed schultz. "rachel maddow show" starts right now. good evening, rachel. >> i knew all day that you and al were going to have that conversation, and i have been looking forward to that interview all day. that was so cool. >> don't direct it towards me, though. >> oh, no, no. no, no. that's not what i meant. i just wanted to hear what he had to say. i've never asked. i'm so glad you did. >> it takes a lot of discipline. and you know, i admire reverend sharpton for what he's done. it's amazing. >> i admire him for a lot of things, and that is one of them. thanks, man. appreciate it.